Array headset
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Array headset
A head-mounted computer and signaling array that enhances a mechanitor's control bandwidth. This allows them to control more mechs.
Base Stats
Apparel
- Insulation - Cold
- 0 °C (0 °F)
- Insulation - Heat
- 0 °C (0 °F)
- Armor - Sharp
- 0%
- Armor - Blunt
- 0%
- Armor - Heat
- 0%
- Coverage
- Upper Head
- Layer
- Headgear
Creation
- Required Research
- Standard mechtech
- Skill Required
- Crafting 5
- Work To Make
- 2,100 ticks (35 secs)
The array headset is a piece of apparel added by the Biotech DLC.
Acquisition
Array headsets can be crafted at a Machining table once the Standard mechtech research project has been completed. They require 50 Steel, 8 Components, 2,100 ticks (35 secs) of work, and a Crafting skill of 5.
Summary
The airwire headset increases a mechanitor's bandwidth by +6.
Does not count as clothing for nudity.
Analysis
A strict upgrade to the airwire headset, providing 3 more bandwidth, costing 4 components more to create. The array headset also has a higher research cost, requiring you to defeat a diabolus first.
The mechcommander helmet gives the same, +6 bandwidth, but requires both plasteel and a diabolus' signal chip to create. The benefit of the mechcommander helmet is the protection it gives, roughly equal to a steel flak helmet while also giving some bandwidth. It may be more desirable to save the signal chip until you can create a bandwidth pack, which requires 2 chips. The bandwidth pack occupies a different slot. Unlike headsets and helmets, it never deteriorates.
Stats table
For the full effects of qualities, see Quality.
Version history
- Biotech DLC Release - Added.